IT Program Manager (M&A projects)

We at MOL Group have a powerful purpose to drive everyday progress and shape tomorrow with our net zero long-term strategy that impacts not just energy but chemicals, waste, retail services and beyond. ​
Sounds amazing, right?
We are currently looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable IT Program Manger based in our high-tech Budapest MOL Campus
The main focus of the role:
  • Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
  • Also, coordinating implementation of application development or other IT area related projects and providing project management services according to internal rules and regulations, following project management methodology requirements and practices of the organisation.
  • Executing program, project and project portfolio management tasks, ensuring the satisfaction of both internal IT and business stakeholders as well as IT systems and infrastructure users.
Be part of our journey to reach our vision and become the engine of digital transformation across MOL Group!
Main Responsibilities:
Program level:
  • Accountable for the successful delivery of the given program (IT Project Managers & other Leads are responsible for the successful delivery of the given program elements). Also, responsible for the daily management through the life cycle of the program.
  • Responsible for establishing and managing governance & ways of working on program level. Project level governance & ways of working should follow the standard methodology of MOL Group IT, also these should be considered in the establishment of program level governance to avoid duplicity.
  • Responsible for managing the risks and issues that might arise over the course of the program life cycle and take measures to correct them when they occur.
  • Responsible for managing stakeholders, Steering Committee, etc. on program level.
  • Supporting the IT Project Managers within the program to make sure that the projects are delivered based on the success criteria of the program.
Project level:
  • Leads projects to implement MOL Group’s Business strategic initiatives related to IT investments and application developments.
  • Coordinates analysis of business processes and requirements in cooperation with several business and functional units across MOL Group. Ensures alignment and communication on operative level with impacted stakeholders, organizational units and external parties during planning and execution of project management activities.
  • Leads IT infrastructural, application development and system replacement projects supporting MOL Group activities; participates in planning and preparation of MOL Group level IT projects and programs and post-implementation evaluation.
  • Controls, coordinates and supports from project management professional point of view the implementation of projects according to planned and approved timeline, budget, scope, resources and quality. Provides regular report on progress to project sponsors, steering committee and senior management. Ensures project closing activities according to internal regulations and processes.
  • Prepares estimations and proposal on resource planning and allocation, both for human resources and budget of the project. Provides continuous risk, issue and progress analysis according to defined tasks, technical specifications, budget plan, business and legal requirements and project schedule. Prepares resolution proposal within approved project framework to manage risks and issues arising unexpectedly and ensures decision making and approval according to LDA.
  • Leads and coordinates the testing activities related to application developments and supports preparation and coordination of end user trainings. Ensures definition and set up of operational support process for new applications and manages handover of system changes to related IT organizations.
  • Manages procurement related activities, co-operates with external partner(s) involved in project implementation, defines evaluation criteria in alignment with senior experts and evaluates external vendor proposal from technical perspective, provides input for external partner evaluation.
Other:
  • Participates in the onboarding of new joiner project managers, overviews the IT program and project management methodologies and related processes, provides improvement suggestions regarding to the Domain and central portfolio management.
Main requirements:
  • Educational Background: University or college degree/ Information technology or Economics degree, International PM certificate
  • Experience:
  • 5+ years professional experience in Project/Program Management, Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal-, conflict handling and communication skills – the ability to communicate well in English and Hungarian, verbally and in written form.
  • Advanced project and program management skills.
  • Advanced stakeholder/account management skills.
  • Advanced vendor management skills.
  • Good finance and resource management skills.
  • Structured way of thinking, good organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish priorities, coordinating, communicating and managing tasks with minimal direction from organizational strategy.
  • Highly motivated with a positive attitude, problem-solving approach and tolerance of stress.
  • Service and customer focus mindset.
  • What We Offer:
  • A working location in 11th district in a high tech smart building
  • Unique opportunity to participate in challenging and various projects
  • Flexi time working
  • Work together and learn from experienced team
  • Project related travelling possibilities in the region
  • Career opportunities within MOL Group
  • A competitive salary package includes also fringe benefits and annual bonus
  • Free health program and participating in vivid company organized events
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture.
    How to Apply?
    If you would like to apply on [Mutasd] or if you have any question contact Andrea Juhász on [Mutasd] or [Mutasd] or connect with me on Li:[Mutasd]At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. During the selection process, we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with the appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of age, gender, disability, or reduced work capacity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. At MOL Group, everyone matters.